Episode 65: The Goodwin Line

Days of celebration commence in honor of the fallen patriarch. A special creation looks to connect the vast regions of the Beyond and Cwrig has a new “friend”, disrupting the fragile peace created by Elyon.

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SPEAKER_15 0:31

Thank you, Sam. Up late last night, huh? You heard. Oh, I may be old, but look at the size of these ears. Very little gets past them. I just expected more from Bowden and Magnus. Really? I was doing some real stupid things when I was their age.

SPEAKER_14 0:50

Taking risks in the pursuit of truth is not stupid.

SPEAKER_15 0:52

It's brave. It wasn't that clear then. It's good to hear the people laughing today.

SPEAKER_14 1:07

I'm sorry Briar wasn't here.

SPEAKER_15 1:09

No, she's needed out there. What's it like in the wasteland?

SPEAKER_14 1:19

Empty. Makes me wish I could spend more time with the boys. Every time I'm home, Bowden is caught up in some new adventure, and Magnus? Sometimes I wonder if he has any ambition. When are they going to mature? Well, I. Sam, be honest.

SPEAKER_15 1:34

Have I failed as a parent? You're here, aren't you? Yes. And you put them in their place last night, didn't you? You bet I did. And before leaving them last night, what did you say? Are you asking me a question you already know the answer to? Well, maybe. I told them I love them. Quill, when Roy and I were just teenagers, we set out to find the truth about my grandfather. And you found it? Yes, but when we came back home, my father betrayed us, handing me over to be banished. I don't remember reading that. In the history books? Well, there are some things I wanted to keep private. My father cared more about the rules or his own standing and reliance. I'm not exactly sure which, but I never heard I love you from him. I always told myself that if I ever had children, I wouldn't let a day go by without telling him. That means a lot, Sam. Oh good, the games have begun. I love the one-legged relay. Rarely works for most. It's fun to watch them fall. What's the top prize? Ah, the best ale the well has to offer. Plus, a special artifact found by Elion. I'm intrigued. What is it? Just a little something to help one lucky resident stay on track.

SPEAKER_12 3:03

Pick up the price! Don't like to sleep again!

SPEAKER_05 3:14

Sign Reggie are feeding us, guy.

SPEAKER_17 3:15

You are so competitive. I don't have long legs like you.

SPEAKER_05 3:18

Listen, step together. Step together. Good. Step to- Woo!

SPEAKER_18 3:22

Sorry, I have two left feet.

SPEAKER_05 3:24

Here we help you up.

SPEAKER_18 3:26

Thank you.

SPEAKER_05 3:27

I wanna lose it. I'm just glad you're my partner.

SPEAKER_18 3:29

Oh that's so sweet.

SPEAKER_05 3:31

Yeah. They originally had me with Becky Bittersby. She has three left feet, so two left feet is doable. Come on.

SPEAKER_02 3:36

Oh, that's so sweet.

SPEAKER_17 3:40

Sorry, Tyla. We'll see you two at the finish line. If you guys make it that far, I'd worry about your own partner, Liana. I think Magnus looks a little queasy. What, Magnus?

SPEAKER_03 3:52

I don't feel good. We were up late getting yelled at.

SPEAKER_17 3:55

You're like the strongest guy here. Suck it up.

SPEAKER_03 3:58

I can't. I gotta sit down.

SPEAKER_17 4:02

Are you kidding me? We have to finish coming, Liana.

SPEAKER_10 4:11

You're so lazy. I'm picking you up. No no no no no. I don't like to be held. It's a lot like it's ready. Come on, kiddy. Come on.

SPEAKER_15 4:32

I see your boys. Magnus is asleep on the field and Bowden is oh my being carried by Becky Bittersby. Good. Someone more stubborn than him. Will I need to speak with you about something? Roy's death? How did you know? I've heard the rumors. Protus believes it was his heart, but the presence of smoke is allowing conspiracies to fly. What do you need from me? Nothing right now. I'm looking into it. Quietly. Come in.

SPEAKER_08 5:12

Sorry to interrupt, Mr. Goodwin. Oh, I see that I'm early for the meeting.

SPEAKER_15 5:16

For the thousandth time, Arcus, it's just Sam.

SPEAKER_08 5:19

Force of habit. I hear you're quite the craftsman up in Serak, but Camden's teaching me. Very little.

SPEAKER_16 5:30

He's teaching me, Quill. The lad has twice the brains, but half the looks.

SPEAKER_14 5:38

Great to see you, Camden.

SPEAKER_16 5:43

Arcas here is primarily responsible for our new invention. Is that right?

SPEAKER_15 5:49

What is it? It's the missing piece of the beyond.

SPEAKER_13 5:59

Congratulations to Cyan Reggie on winning the first leg of the competition.

SPEAKER_12 6:07

Thank you, thank you.

SPEAKER_04 6:09

Oh, don't you love the way he takes credit for everything?

SPEAKER_12 6:13

Do you see Becky anywhere?

SPEAKER_04 6:15

Relax, Bowden.

SPEAKER_05 6:17

She's gone. You can come out now.

SPEAKER_13 6:20

As you all know, Roy Goodwin was quite the fisherman. In fact, he developed some incredibly difficult fish to catch. In his honor, we have introduced some of his prize creations into the greater river. Who's ready to do some fishing? We have the red pill flyer.

SPEAKER_05 6:44

I gave them the name. White flyer. That's why. This fish can stay in the air for seconds. Really weird. Sharp teeth, bad for insects.

SPEAKER_04 6:57

Bad for side, too.

SPEAKER_13 6:59

How about that, folks?

SPEAKER_04 7:03

It's weird. You can't casket boating. That's cheating. We haven't started yet.

SPEAKER_13 7:12

And the feared tin fin loggerhead.

SPEAKER_05 7:17

Oh, this is my favorite.

SPEAKER_04 7:19

Why is it feared?

SPEAKER_06 7:26

What just happened to my pole?

SPEAKER_05 7:28

The loggerhead becomes the fisherman.

SPEAKER_06 7:31

I don't have another pole. Can I borrow yours, Sai?

unknown 7:34

What?

SPEAKER_06 7:35

No! I'm gonna win.

SPEAKER_12 7:37

You do know what the winner gets, right? A barrel of the whale's best ale.

SPEAKER_05 7:42

That is mine, my friend. Mine. Here, Buddy. You can use mine.

SPEAKER_06 7:47

We're celebrating your dad's life today. I I couldn't do that.

SPEAKER_05 7:50

I designed the pole to beat even the worst lagerhead.

SPEAKER_06 7:53

Give it to me. I'm winning this.

SPEAKER_12 7:56

No, you're not!

SPEAKER_06 7:57

We'll see.

SPEAKER_05 8:04

I wonder what Magnus is. My sister made him take her to lunch for his poor performance in the relay race. Liana can be quite pushy. I was gonna say persuasive, but yeah, pushy's better.

SPEAKER_06 8:18

Can I ask you a question, Ram? Sure. Did you and your dad always get along? You kidding? Why do you think he really created those hounds?

SPEAKER_05 8:27

They obeyed him without talking back. We we got along fine, but we had our moments. Like what? Like when I wanted to experiment on some living animals and tried to crossbreed my favorite primates? I didn't get very far, but he was against it? Oh yeah. He was the one who taught me how to be a scientist. How to go about it the correct way. Did he ever hold a grudge? No. When he was wrong, he admitted it. And because of that, I learned to admit things too. That kept the peace.

unknown 9:02

Wow!

SPEAKER_12 9:03

Watch out, Bowden! Get out of the way! Stop! You've got a silverback razor-tongue mousefish on your hook! Hold on! Oh no, no, what that means! You can let go!

SPEAKER_07 9:28

Ironic really is commonly loud and not dry, but dusty.

SPEAKER_04 9:38

Is he okay?

SPEAKER_16 9:49

I'm sorry, Sam. But you know how I feel about that m.

SPEAKER_15 9:53

And you've communicated those feelings. Young Ramulus will take over operations in Brissole with the guidance of Protest. Ah, that's weasel. Enough, Camden.

SPEAKER_14 10:06

If I may, Sam. Please. We're all aware of the past, but Ramulus represents the future, and I fully believe in him. As a parent of two boys who are still finding themselves, I see great maturity and strength in Ram. Like my grandpa. He's tough. Tough enough to handle Protus.

SPEAKER_16 10:26

I sure hope so. Well, uh, shall I get to the big news? News? The gear lock is ready. Really? I thought we were months away. What's the gearlock?

SPEAKER_08 10:41

Go on, Arcus. Show 'em the plans. It's a train system like nothing before. It uses the mist to elevate its hull above the ground, creating little to no friction. It's fast and has the ability to make its own route, requiring no track and no footprint on the land. Ryor's gonna be thrilled. We're naming the first line in honor of Roy, the Goodwin line.

SPEAKER_15 11:07

Marvelous Arkisan Camden. Well done to all in Syrac. This is just amazing.

SPEAKER_16 11:13

Thank you, Camden. Nay, don't thank me. Twas this boy's noggin here that made it a reality.

SPEAKER_15 11:20

This is what I was talking about, Quill. We have Keeler in the radio to keep the message going out, and the listening posts to bring people together. But we must make it more efficient for people to travel and see each other. It takes weeks to get to some regions by foot, days with some vehicles.

SPEAKER_08 11:38

The gearlock will allow residents of the beyond to get to places in hours.

SPEAKER_15 11:42

You see, we can't allow the people to become isolated. We must stay united. Come in.

SPEAKER_09 11:51

Pardon me, but I'd hate to see you all miss the final festivities because you're in here talking business.

SPEAKER_15 11:56

I'm sorry, Renee. Who won the relay?

SPEAKER_09 11:59

Cy and Reggie. Those two sloths. They're doing well at the river, too.

SPEAKER_15 12:04

Some move quicker when hail's the prize. Renee, I want to give you a sneak peek of Sirax's latest invention.

SPEAKER_09 12:13

Sounds dramatic.

SPEAKER_15 12:14

Arcus, you developed it. You tell her.

SPEAKER_08 12:17

Can I show her? What do you mean? The drones are right here. I actually developed a multidimensional model with all the details included. Show off. I'll just do it. Roy, you never cease to amaze me.

SPEAKER_09 12:41

A train?

SPEAKER_08 12:42

Not just any train. An above-ground mist-powered gearlock transportation system.

SPEAKER_15 12:47

The first line will be called the Goodwin Line, running from Barents to Brissolet with stops at the well. What do you think, Renee?

SPEAKER_09 12:56

I think Roy would be so proud of all of you. Thank you.

SPEAKER_15 13:00

We'd like to launch it soon. Can you and the family head with me to Barronce for the christening?

SPEAKER_16 13:05

Absolutely. Well, come on then. It's time to celebrate.

SPEAKER_18 13:18

Where's Bowden?

SPEAKER_14 13:20

Back in the room.

SPEAKER_18 13:21

You remember what happened the last time we all sat together?

SPEAKER_02 13:23

Oh yeah, that was, what, ten years ago? Do not tell that story ever in public.

SPEAKER_05 13:29

Why? Because it involved a kiss.

SPEAKER_02 13:32

And Bowden?

SPEAKER_05 13:33

I thought she slapped Bowden.

SPEAKER_02 13:34

I did.

SPEAKER_05 13:35

After you kissed him.

SPEAKER_02 13:36

He kissed me and was like nine. After you kissed him and slapped him. You remember what he did?

SPEAKER_03 13:42

He threw a pie at her, but it missed and hit my mom?

SPEAKER_18 13:45

No, it hit Roy.

SPEAKER_03 13:46

I have never seen him so red.

SPEAKER_18 13:48

He turned and threw a pie right back at Bowden. The look on his tiny face was priceless. Because I was a kid.

SPEAKER_05 13:55

There he is. That was the match that lit the dinner on fire. That was the best food fight ever. Even Sam threw food.

SPEAKER_02 14:02

It was actually a slice of berry juice cake. I know, he threw it at me. It was kind of funny, wasn't it? Seeing that pie on Dad's face.

SPEAKER_05 14:12

All because of young love.

SPEAKER_02 14:14

Shut up.

SPEAKER_18 14:15

Liana, Ramulus, you guys know that we're here for you, right? Me, Bowden, Magnus. If you need anything.

SPEAKER_06 14:22

Of course, yeah, just let us know. Of course. Thanks, guys. Hey, Magnus, can I talk to you for a second?

SPEAKER_15 14:32

Well, today has been quite a day of celebration and competition. Two things my brother loved. To Roy. Roy To Renee, Liana, and Ramulus. May Elion shower you with wonderful blessings. And now, the winner of today's competition.

SPEAKER_04 14:56

We got a problem. What's wrong? How do I look, gents? Stuffy. Don't forget I was the other leg in the relay. Oh, you're just jealous. Tickle tickle.

SPEAKER_15 15:08

Reginald Davies. Come up here and claim your prize. Reginald? Is that your real name?

SPEAKER_04 15:18

Oh, you want me to tell him your full name? Go get your rail. The coin. It's gone.

SPEAKER_15 15:24

What? How's that possible? We hid it in our room. I know. As we say good night, we end this week of mourning and this day of celebration with a fireworks display like no other.

SPEAKER_03 15:54

Do you think death on it? Not possible. We hit it in your drawers. Well, that's not hard to find, just opening a drawer. No, in his drawers. Oh, gross. So it wasn't you, Sai. Oh, but never. Maybe we lost it? Not possible.

SPEAKER_04 16:10

How about I open up this sale so we can sink into it a bit, eh, mate? Not now, Reggie. The coin's gone. What? Really? Well, looky here. I also got a surprise from old Sam. A trinket from Beyond the Beyond. Look!

SPEAKER_12 16:24

What is it?

SPEAKER_04 16:25

A compass. Tells me directions.

SPEAKER_03 16:28

Can it tell us where the coin is? I'm afraid not. Then who cares? Let it go, Bowden. It just caused trouble. I'm gonna search the room again.

SPEAKER_12 16:36

He's heading north northwest! Shut up, Reggie!

SPEAKER_11 16:49

Last week the water was silent. The falls had started. Tonight the sky is a fall of celebration. Something's happened to someone you love. We could have done away with the grief a long time ago, my friend. Hello again. You found something special, my mysterious companion. I want to know the coin's origin. Of course you do. What does it do? It can do so much more than you can even fathom. Try me.

SPEAKER_00 17:56

Was written by Chris Nelson. Featuring the voice talents of Sam Van Fossen, Brendell Callum, Mark Howison, Garrett Lewis, Logan Polson, Jamie Clutier, Stephen Dean, Joshua Prentice, Amber Lambey, Jennifer Eaton, Chuck Bennett, Josh Reed, Taryn Nunley, and Timmy Williamson. Sound design by Sam Lee. Music by Seth Norris, Nathan Lennardi, and Garen Chatterson. The Encounter is written, performed, and produced by Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. Visit us online at encounterseries.com.